Union County Weekly by Charlotte Media Group

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Volume 10, Number 3 • Jan. 15 to 21, 2015

Connecting the dots between towns and the county by Ryan Pitkin editor@unioncountyweekly.com

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Area Girl Scouts kick-off cookie sales with new flavors, technology by Courtney Schultz courtney@unioncountyweekly.com

Area Girl Scouts gathered on Saturday, Jan. 10, to kick off cookie sales at the Union County Cookie Rally in the Old Armory Community Center in Monroe. The Girls Scouts Hornet’s Nest (GSHN), a local council that serves eight North Carolina and South Carolina counties, including Union, hosted the rally to suggest sales tactics to improve cookie sales, introduce two new cookie flavors and launch a new digital component to the girls’ efforts. Girl Scouts visited various stations throughout the rally to learn new skills and ideas, such as creating goal-setting bracelets, making signs, sending letters to troops, a door-to-door sales booth to practice their “elevator speech” and getting their

nails painted in colors corresponding to each cookie. The Girl Scout cookie program is considered a legacy and is important to the organization because it serves as the fundraising component for the troops, said Colleen Young, vice president of development and communications at GSHN. Young wants the community to know the cookie program is more than just a fundraising venture, but an opportunity for participants to start “learning skills, such as goal-setting, people skills and communication,” she said. The cookie program aims to teach Girl Scouts five skills “essential to leadership to success and to life,” according to the organization’s website: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics. A majority of (see Girl Scouts on page 5)

On Monday, Jan. 5, the Union County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a plan to assign commissioners as liaisons to each municipality in the county, in hopes of improving communication with the towns. Board Chair Richard Helms presented the idea to the council, stating that discussions with constituents and elected town officials over the past year have brought concerns about the lack of communication within the county to his attention. Helms suggested that each commissioner communicate with a representative of his assigned towns at least four times a year to discuss how town activities may affect the county and vice versa. “One of the things that I have heard clearly from the elected officials in the municipalities is that we all – and this is a two-way thing – can do a better job of communicating,” Helms said. “This will be a great opportunity for (the towns) to have someone directed toward them that they can call.” At the meeting, commissioner Jerry Simpson expressed doubt that a quarterly meeting or phone call with each of his assigned municipalities would be necessary. Simpson said that he has already reached out to each of the municipalities during his previous term, and that his door would still be open. “Town councils’ interests are specific, as ours are,” Simpson said. “Sometimes we’re working in concert and sometimes we are against each other. (see Liaison for the rest of the story and a list of your town’s representatives on page 4)

INDEX: News Briefs, Crime Blotter, 6; Scores, 8; Home Sales, 10; Education, 12; Honor Rolls, 14; Rev. Tony, 16; Calendar, 18; Sports, 20; Classifieds, 23

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Building a new kind of clubhouse Two Union County residents work to change the way people think about day cares by Ryan Pitkin editor@unioncountyweekly.com

MONROE – Two area women hope to open the doors of a new day care center in Monroe that they hope will take some pressure off busy parents in the area by the end of the month. The New Kids Clubhouse is the vision of Sonya Lockhart and Selina Campbell, who have been working to bring short-term day care to Union County since buying their new office space in June 2014. Lockhart, who has run a full-time day care out of her Monroe home since 2009, now wants to open a business for parents who might just need an hour or two of alone time to finish their errands or enjoy an evening to themselves. New Kids Clubhouse will offer hourly day care for single parents on the go, or for children whose parents need a couple of hours for a night out and have nowhere to turn. The non-profit organization also plans to help at-risk children with free, nutritional meals and snacks funded by a U.S. Department of Agriculture program. Lockhart said she realized the need for short-term child care while running a more

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traditional day care out of her home for the past five years. “I’ve talked to so many parents in the community over the years who say, ‘If I could just get someone to watch my kids for a couple hours, I could finish these errands.’ I had to turn away people who just wanted to do holiday shopping,” Lockhart said. “I realized that there was a need.” Lockhart plans to run New Kids like a traditional day care, with the staff of five hosting guest speakers, challenging kids with educational activities and offering other amenities required for child care facilities by the state. “We will still have a schedule for each child at each different age group,” Lockhart said. “If they’re not there all day, whenever they do get there we will still be working on activities.” New Kids Clubhouse differs from other day cares in that it also allows for parents to drop their children off in a safe, fun environment during nights and weekends. The new location will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturdays, with reservation appointments available until 2 a.m. Campbell, who is a single mother and student with a full-time job, said she has experienced the need for a day care with later hours. Before joining Lockhart, she worked in Charlotte and would have to commute

The New Kids Clubhouse is almost ready to open its doors. Photo courtesy of Sonya Lockhart

from her job to her child’s Union County day care. “Often times I could not make it there by 6 p.m. when it closed,” Campbell said. “We want to accommodate the parents who commute or work the second shift.” Since beginning the lease on the new location in the summer, Lockhart and Campbell have spent nearly $13,000 of their own money on renovations to bring their building up to the standards of a day care. Money is beginning to dwindle, however, and the two have set up a GoFundMe account to help finish renovating the kitchen, one of the last steps necessary before opening the doors to the Clubhouse. They plan to hold fundraisers as well, such as one being held at Kate’s Skating Rink in Indian Trail on Jan. 27, from which money raised will go towards finishing the

kitchen. “Right now, we are our own sponsors,” Lockhart said. “We’ve looked into some grant-writing programs and other things, but this process has been fairly new to us. This has been a very long task.” Still, Lockhart is confident that New Kids Clubhouse will announce an opening date by February, and not a second too soon. “Right now I feel like that by not offering this service, we are not really servicing the community like we can,” she said, adding that she has already had to turn away nearly 20 parents of children who needed short-term child care. “Once we do get our doors open, children will be in a safe learning environment and parents will continue to come back and we’ll finally be offering the service that is needed.”

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“If there’s anything I can do for them any time in terms of a project that they need our assistance with, I’ll certainly do that. I think that the idea of contacting on a quarterly basis or regular basis is a little redundant. We’re all adults here and if they need something they can certainly call me.” Following the meeting, Helms said the idea is aimed to help forecast and manage the growth that Union County faces. “We can’t control the additional influx of new building permits in each municipality. We can’t tell a town that they can’t rezone property or issue permits, but the county does have to plan on utility capabilities,” he said. “It’s just essential that we communicate better. Most of these projects take two to three years. If we know about them in advance, we can prepare ourselves.” Bill Deter, mayor of Weddington, said he is fully supportive of the idea and looks forward to working with his town’s liaison, Helms, whom he has worked with in the past. Deter said he sometimes attends county commissioner meetings and it can help put things into a broader perspective. “This will help (Weddington) understand the county’s issues and help the county understand the issues the towns are dealing with,” he said. “If the county is having a problem and it’s something we can help with, we can get that dialogue going. We’re all trying to do the best for residents whether in the town or county.” Michael Alvarez, mayor of Indian Trail, said that he supports the initiative and believes better connections at all levels will be key to planning for and managing growth in the county. “I fully believe the county is a bleeding heart and the municipalities are the veins that feed it,” Alvarez said. “If you clog up that communication you can have a heart attack.” Alvarez pointed out that less than a year ago, Indian Trail resident and then-Weddington High School student Lars Knapp presented a similar idea to county officials and then to Indian Trail councilmembers. Knapp’s idea involved creating a Joint Government Planning Council, in which representatives from the county, municipalities, the Union County Public Schools Board of Education (BOE) and the Union County Sheriff ’s Office would meet regularly and discuss different issues that may affect them all. During a phone call from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he currently attends school, Knapp said he stays up to date with the political happenings of Union County, where he still Page 4 • Jan. 15 to 21, 2015 • Union County Weekly

The following representatives of the Union County Board of Commissioners and the Union County Public Schools Board of Education have been assigned to communicate with elected officials of the following towns in Union County Weekly’s coverage area: Indian Trail County Commissioner Lance Simpson BOE Member Gary Sides Marvin County Commissioner Jerry Simpson BOE Member Marce Savage Stallings County Commissioner Lance Simpson BOE Member Mellissa Merrell Waxhaw County Commissioner Jerry Simpson BOE Member Mike Guzman Weddington County Board Chair Richard Helms BOE Chair John Collins Wesley Chapel County Board Chair Richard Helms BOE Member Gary Sides has family. He was happy to hear that a plan was finally being implemented to create conduits between county and town officials. He pointed out, however, that the BOE has had a similar system to the in place for many years without creating much connection with communities. Recently elected BOE member Gary Sides agreed with Knapp, but said that he has been in talks with members of the board who hope to ramp up the efforts to connect with town governments. “The school board has always assigned liaisons to towns, but they have operated in name only in that regard,” Sides said. “All the new members I’ve spoken with take this role very seriously, and I think that we will be pleasantly surprised by the enhanced communication between towns and UCPS.” The county has also assigned commissioner Lance Simpson and vice-chair Stony Rushing to act as liaisons between the county and UCPS, completing a network of representatives that officials hope will open up free-flowing lines of communication. Waxhaw Mayor Daune Gardner said she has been in touch with Helms about improving communication between towns and the county and is excited to see how the new plan pans out. “I’ve been all in favor of that sort of facilitated communication,” Gardner said. “The concept certainly has a lot of merit, now it’s up to us to make it work; therein lies the challenge.” www.unioncountyweekly.com

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the proceeds from cookie sales go toward individual troops to help fund trips, efforts or help give back to the community. Toula Hubbard, assistant troop leader for Troop 938, which hails from New Town Elementary in Waxhaw, hopes her troop of Daisies learn to work with others through the cookie program. “It’s their first real exposure of working with a team so we’re hoping they’ll work with their peers,” Hubbard said. Young said some of the most engaged girls are Daisies, Brownies and Juniors, who range from kindergarten to third grade, because they are learning selling skills for the first time. The rally also welcomed two new flavors to this year’s cookie line up: Rah Rah Raisin, a cookie filled with raisins and Greek yogurt-flavored chunks; and Toffee-tastic, a gluten-free, buttery cookie with toffee bits. The organization still offers six community favorites, including the nationally bestselling Thin Mints, the second-most popular Samoas, Trefoils, Tagalongs, Do-si-dos and Savannah Smiles. “We are locking those (cookie flavors) in and we’re hoping they’ll always be around,” Young said. This year also kicks off the new online component, Digital Cookie, for cookie selling, which allows scouts to create a

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personalized website where customers can order cookies online and can select to have the cookies directly shipped to their homes or have the scout to deliver the cookies. The online effort was spearheaded by Girls Scouts of USA, but GSHN served as one of the pioneer councils for the program to help combine traditional selling with the technological advances of today’s society. “They have been working on it for years and…there are strong traditions in girl scouting, obviously the cookie sales being one of them and that typical door-to-door (sales), which is always going to be a strong component. We want those girls to get those face-to-face skills and that works for our younger population…that really is the foundation of our cookie program and that’s always going to remain,” Young said. “(Girl Scouts’) vision is to make sure that Girl Scouts are keeping up with the 21st century … and being able to take advantage of the e-mail communication and all the amazing tools that you can have online.” Someone cannot go to the Girl Scout of USA’s website and find a cookie seller, Young said, because the organization wants the girls to develop sales techniques to set up their cookie businesses, so community members must connect with a Girl Scout they know. Also, residents who are on a diet can still support the Girl Scouts, through both online and door-to-door sales, by donating cookies to military troops overseas.

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News Briefs Correction: Cane Creek Park fees WAXHAW - A chart showing pricing rates for different Cane Creek uses in the News Briefs section of last week’s Union County Weekly was inaccurate in some parts. The annual entrance fee for a vehicle with a trailer was listed as $60 for residents, but is actually an $80 fee. Also, fees for residents and for non-residents were switched around under “Year-Round Campground Fees.” For a complete list of fees, visit www. co.union.nc.us/Portals/0/Parks/Fees/ CCpricesheet122014.pdf. All boat, fishing and trail access will be free through February. However, when Union County Weekly went to press, the park was closed indefinitely while crews search for a man believed to have drowned while fishing at the park on Friday, Jan. 9.

Stallings, Waxhaw make “safest cities” list An annual list of the safest cities in North Carolina, as released by real estate firm and blog Movoto, includes two western Union County municipalities in the Top Ten. Stallings was listed as the fifth safest city, and Waxhaw as the seventh, according to the report. The list is compiled based on the 2013 FBI Uniform Crime Report, which uses recent data on murders, violent crime, property crime and other crimes. The list refers to the towns in which residents or visitors are least likely to fall victim to a crime. This marked the second year in a row that Stallings made the Top 10 in North Carolina, although the town did fall from third place to fifth place. Waxhaw debuted on the list at number

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seven due to the low number of crimes per person, according to the report. In 2013, this Union County town had a total of just 176 crimes. With its population of 10,481 residents, this gave Waxhaw the sixth fewest crimes per person, according to the report. More specifically, these crimes were made up of 161 property crimes, with only 15 violent crimes. The Town of Pinehurst, about 80 miles northeast of Union County, was listed as the safest town in North Carolina for the second straight year.

Two arrested in Indian Trail armed robbery INDIAN TRAIL - On Jan. 8, Union County Sheriff Ed Cathey announced that two arrests had been made in relation to the armed robbery of a man near the Crismark subdivision in Indian Trail on Dec. 20, 2014. According to a press release announcing the arrests, the victim told officers that he received a ride from the suspects, who told him they were attending a party. When the suspects’ car pulled into the neighborhood, one suspect brandished a firearm and demanded the victim’s money and cellphone. The victim was then pistol-whipped and left lying on the side of the road. On Dec. 31, 2014, police arrested Basil Brandon Blake, 31, and charged him with robbery with a dangerous weapon, conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon and assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious bodily injury. He is currently being held in Union County Jail under a $50,000 secured bond. On Jan. 7, 2015, police arrested Janet Ward Nance, 40, in connection with the robbery. She was charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon and conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon. She was also served with several warrants for unrelated crimes in the past. She is currently being held in Union County Jail under a $65,000 secured bond.

Both suspects are scheduled for a first appearance in court on Feb. 3.

Waxhaw author to release book in February WAXHAW – GreenCastle Publishing has announced that its newest title to hit stores nationally will be “Corporate Cure: How to Build a High-Engagement, High-Performance Company That Will Last,” written by Waxhaw resident John Owens. The book, which will hit shelves in February, is Owens’ first. The book “brings a combination of personal reflection, straight-forward storytelling and practical guidance for CEOs around the world to put into immediate action,” according to a press release. Owens is an entrepreneur who founded the Owens Management Group (OMG) in 2009, to help share the business secrets that helped him serve successfully as founder and CEO of Ameritrust Mortgage Inc. since 1998. Visit www.greencastlepublishing.com for more information about the book.

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Crime Blotter The following people were arrested in western Union County between Jan. 8 and 14, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office.

Indian Trail • Larry Cuthbertson, 2100 block of Cull Williams Lane: Misdemeanor larceny. Jan. 8 • Brandon Bandy, 5400 block of Orr Road: Driving while impaired. Jan. 10 • Kyle Calabrese, 2700 block of Teak Court: Felony possession of marijuana; possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. Jan. 10 • Brandon Walters, 6200 block of Maple Leaf Road: Assault by strangulation. Jan. 10 (see Crime Blotter on page 7)

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• Gabriel Castro, 6400 block of Secrest Shortcut Road: Failure to appear; resisting/delaying/obstructing an officer. Jan. 10 • Zachary Carter, 5800 block of Autumn Trace Lane: Simple possession of a schedule VI controlled substance. Jan. 11 • Yanira Plaza, 600 block of Arrow Drive: Simple assault. Jan. 13

Stallings • Edwin Starnes, 6100 block of Colchester Lane: Possession of schedule I controlled substance. Jan. 9 • Scott Ginez, 1300 block of Wesley Chapel Road: Driving while impaired. Jan. 11

Waxhaw • Montavis Huntley, 4300 block of Applewood Lane: Failure to appear. Jan. 9 • Chelsey Shine, 400 block of East North Main Street: Possession of a controlled substance in jail. Jan. 9 • Amy Helms, 8500 block of Bigham Road: Resisting/delaying/ obstructing an officer. Jan. 9 • Michael Gordon, 300 block of Rehobeth Road: Assault on a

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female. Jan. 13 • Travis Wetterrings, 6400 block of Brady Road: Failure to appear. Jan. 14 • Angelia Caldwell, 6500 block of Rehobeth Road: Assault and battery. Jan. 14 • Jeremy Robinson, 300 block of South High Street: Failure to appear. Jan. 14

Wesley Chapel • Davis Ahlstrom, Goldmine Road near Wesley Chapel Road: Driving while impaired. Jan. 14 The following crimes were committed in western Union County between Jan. 8 and 14, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office.

Hemby Bridge Property Theft • Family Dollar, 7907 Idlewild Road: Coffee, laundry detergent and candy, worth $22.50 total, stolen from business. Jan. 10

Indian Trail Home/Business Break-ins • 5000 block of Tremont Drive: $2,500 worth of appliances stolen

during break-in at home under construction. Jan. 8 • 2900 block of Wesley Chapel Stouts Road: Nothing listed as stolen during home break-in. Jan. 10

Vehicle Break-ins • 6400 block of Old Monroe Road: Garage door opener and car keys, worth $125 total, stolen from vehicle break-in. Jan. 8 • 4500 block of Crystal Creek Court: $180 GPS device and $20 cash stolen from vehicle during break-in. Jan. 10

Property Theft • Walmart, 2101 Younts Road: Jewelry, lighters, gloves, beer and meat, worth $71 total, stolen from business. Jan. 8 • 3200 block of Vagabond Drive: $15,000 Acura TL stolen. Jan. 9 • 5800 block of West Highway 74: $1,200 vehicle stolen. Jan. 11

Vandalism/Hit-and-run • 5000 block of Alexis Drive: $100 damage done to Nissan Versa in vandalism incident. Jan. 8 • 5200 block of Old Charlotte Highway: $900 damage done to vehicle during hit-and-run. Jan. 9

Financial Crimes/Fraud • 1000 block of Amberlea Lane: Identity theft. Jan. 8 • 1000 block of Garden Web Road: Identity theft. Jan. 9 • 5800 block of West Highway 74: Obtaining property by false pretenses. Jan. 9 • 3000 block of Sunlight Path Drive: Hire to defraud. Jan. 10

$600 lost in swindling scheme. Jan. 13

Miscellaneous • 4700 block of New Town Road: Animal bite. Jan. 9 • 6200 block of Townsend Lane: Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Jan. 10

Weddington Miscellaneous • 2400 block of Damascus Drive: Felony possession of marijuana. Jan. 10 • 4800 block of Farmview Drive: Animal bite. Jan. 10 • 2800 block of Ridge Road: Possession of marijuana. Jan. 13

Stallings Miscellaneous • 3000 block of Gribble Road: Animal bite. Jan. 10

Vehicle Break-ins • 3100 block of Foxmeade Drive: $100 wallet holding credit cards stolen from vehicle during break-ins. Jan. 9

Property Theft • Market Express, 13801 block of Providence Road: $1 soda stolen from business. Jan. 8 • 4600 block of Antioch Church Road: $4,500 all-terrain vehicle stolen from construction site. Jan. 8

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• 4800 block of Rehobeth Road: $200 worth of car batteries and copper stolen. Jan. 13

• 1000 block of Arroyo Vista: Backpack, wallet and handguns, worth $390 total, stolen from home during break-in. Jan. 13

Financial Crimes/Fraud • 5200 block of Nesbit Road:

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Restaurant Scores The Union County Health Department inspected the following dining locations between Dec. 23 to Jan. 13.

Lowest Scores: • Chick-fil-A, 13801 E. Independence Blvd. – 93 Violations included: Soiled wiping cloth being stored in front hand sink; both back hand sinks lacked disposable towels; lemon slicer and numerous multiuse utensils/pans with food debris present while in clean storage; grilled chicken in walk-in at improper temperature, which had been cooling for an undetermined amount of time; four containers of toxins being stored over foods and equipment; chicken being placed in deep, tightly covered containers prior to reaching proper temperatures during cooling process; no functioning thermometer in facility; wiping cloths being stored out of sanitizer solution throughout facility; and cleaning need in interior of breading station and tall fry reach-in/thawing units.

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No restaurants inspected in this area. 28079 • Bojangles, 13812 E. Independence

Blvd. – 95.5 • Chick-fil-A, 13801 E. Independence Blvd. – 93 • Francesco’s Pizzeria, 6751 Old Monroe Road, suite 102 – 98 • Jersey Mike’s, 6580 Old Monroe Road, suite E – 96 • KFC, 13900 E. Independence Blvd. – 98.5 • Stars Burgers, 633 Indian Trail Road S. – 97 • Subway, 6751 Old Monroe Road, suite 111 – 97 28110 • Gus’ Family Restaurant, 1627 Walkup

Ave. – 98.5 • Shop and Go, 3825 Morgan Mill Road – 96 • Wendy’s, 1245 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 96.5 28112

No restaurants inspected in this area. All Scores: 28173 • Halftime Sports Bar & Grill, 203 N.

Broome St. – 94.5

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About the grades…Restaurants are given grades of A for scoring at least 90, B for 80 to 89 and C for 70 to 79. The state revokes permits for restaurants that score below 70.

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Home Sales in Union County A breakdown of recent home sales Dec. 2014 Dec. 2013 Homes Sold Average Sales Price Date sold

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Anklin Forest 8905 Herbert Lane Dec. 17 Berkshire 5204 Centerfield Lane Dec. 1 Brantley Oaks 5500 Birchfield Circle Dec. 12 Briarcrest 5100 Brynmar Drive Dec. 31 5701 Carter Woods Court Dec. 29 5600 Shenandoah Drive Dec. 22 1403 Laurel Hill Drive Dec. 18 Bridle Path 501 Appomatox Drive Dec. 22 Camberley 1955 Trace Creek Drive Dec. 16 2029 White Cedar Lane Dec. 8 Champion Forest 1122 Dobson Drive Dec. 1 Copper Run 1044 Crofton Drive Dec. 29 1040 Crofton Drive Dec. 12 Cureton 2813 Bevis Lane Dec. 31 3003 Arsdale Road Dec. 29 3013 Arsdale Road Dec. 17 8055 Willow Branch Drive Dec. 11 8736 Whitehawk Hill Road Dec. 8 3019 Chasbury Park Drive Dec. 5 Demere 1606 Jekyll Lane Dec. 4 Devonridge 808 Lingfield Lane Dec. 9

$440,000 $298,000 $450,000 $509,177 $294,000 $282,000 $401,145 $640,000 $184,000 $222,500 $548,000 $400,218 $416,710 $516,985 $409,000 $393,000 $266,000 $470,225 $458,500 $282,000 $590,000

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Date sold

Hillcrest 509 Anne Avenue Dec. 15 Hollister 606 Five Leaf Lane Dec. 8 Hunter Oaks 910 Robinbrook Lane Dec. 18 801 Carisbrooke Lane Dec. 4 8713 Beaminster Place Dec. 4 Innisbrook at Firethorne 121 Wingfoot Drive Dec. 3 Kingston on Providence 7906 Kingston Drive Dec. 5 8111 Kingston Drive Dec. 5 Lawson 2901 Southern Trace Drive Dec. 19 Longview 211 Glenmoor Drive Dec. 17 606 Belle Meade Court Dec. 14 8708 Thornbury Place Dec. 12 Marvin Creek 105 Turkey Hunt Court Dec. 18 220 Cattle Ridge Road Dec. 4 McKinley Forest 708 Copper Tree Lane Dec. 29 Millbridge 4208 Chasebrook Lane Dec. 16 1004 Baybrook Drive Dec. 15 New Towne Village 4803 Sandtyn Drive Dec. 3 1313 Skyler Drive Dec. 2 1220 Haden Drive Dec. 2 Oldstone Forest 8004 Fletcher Court Dec. 1

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207 $303,160 sale price

$115,000 $468,000 $349,000 $445,000 $420,000 $870,000 $170,000 $145,000 $305,000 $1,074,328 $821,821 $957,612 $490,000 $950,000 $590,364 $312,000 $240,000 $290,000 $271,000 $230,000 $339,000

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Dec. 2012

67 $221,450 Date sold

Pleasant Grove 6214 Pleasant Grove Road Dec. 3 Prescot 4509 Hampstead Heath Drive Dec. 29 4403 Hampstead Heath Drive Dec. 29 Providence Downs 9013 Unbridle Lane Dec. 12 Providence Glen 7804 Montane Run Court Dec. 15 Queens Gate 4809 Pimlico Lane Dec. 30 Quellin 8005 Denholme Drive Dec. 10 Shannon Vista 1701 Hoosac Drive Dec. 12 5705 Parthum Court Dec. 1 Somerset 109 Abbotsbury Court Dec. 22 Southbrook 224 Leafmore Court Dec. 11 Stonegate 1204 Applegate Parkway Dec. 4 Stonewyck 7004 Cinder Run Dec. 3 The Chimneys of Marvin 1808 Rose Bay Way Dec. 4 The Preserve at Marvin 10004 White Dogwood Lane Dec. 4 The Reserve 2401 Lord Anson Drive Dec. 15 11013 Royal Colony Drive Dec. 4

45 $261, 277 sale price

$725,000 $222,000 $208,112 $855,000 $364,000 $430,000 $525,000 $235,000 $282,000 $373,000 $172,500 $300,000 $158,500 $455,000 $727,692 $470,000 $307,000

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Editor’s note: Information provided by the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association and www.sales.carolinahome.com

Date sold

Tuscany 1929 Madeira Circle Dec. 18 Walden Pond 1708 Walden Pond Lane Dec. 19 Weddington Chase 7825 Stonehaven Drive Dec. 16 1729 Hickory Ridge Drive Dec. 4 Weddington Estates 212 Larkfield Drive Dec. 17 Weddington Trace 7703 Yellowhorn Trail Dec. 29 1200 Oleander Lane Dec. 15 7707 Yellowhorn Trail Dec. 5 1314 Oleander Lane Dec. 2 Wesley Oaks 414 Springwood Drive Dec. 17 6715 Blackwood Lane Dec. 5 Whispering Pines 7017 Knotty Pine Road Dec. 22

sale price

$343,000 $445,000 $605,000 $520,000 $265,000 $495,414 $454,500 $503,334 $483,634 $278,000 $216,000 $160,000

28079 Acorn Woods 5315 Beverly Drive Dec. 30 Alexis Pointe 5812 Bridgeway Drive Dec. 12 Arbor Glen 1005 Southwind Trail Drive Dec. 8 Beacon Hills 6301 Mill Grove Road Dec. 16 Bonterra 1016 Bimelech Drive Dec. 18 Braefield 3402 Southern Ginger Drive Dec. 29

$149,000 $105,000 $155,000 $110,000 $208,000 $118,000

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Date sold

3811 Nuthatch Drive Dec. 22 Brandon Oaks 4012 Garden Oak Drive Dec. 30 4016 Garden Oak Drive Dec. 30 6882 Fenwick Drive Dec. 30 2110 Broad Plum Lane Dec. 19 2008 Canopy Drive Dec. 15 2002 Canopy Drive Dec. 15 1021 Garden Oak Drive Dec. 9 1010 Spanish Moss Road Dec. 9 265 Aylesbury Lane Dec. 5 Colton Ridge 2011 Colton Ridge Drive Dec. 17 Crismark 6102 Lighted Way Lane Dec. 10 Deerstyne 3804 Elk Way Dec. 30 3502 Trophy Drive Dec. 30 3604 Buckhead Lane Dec. 18 3704 Buckhead Lane Dec. 15 Fieldstone 1006 Houndscroft Road Dec. 3 Fieldstone Farm 3014 Gray Farm Road Dec. 30 9008 Farm Pond Road Dec. 18 7007 Blue Stream Lane Dec. 17 1018 Skillbeck Road Dec. 12 1009 Wellscroft Road Dec. 11 Glendalough 1816 Seefin Court Dec. 8 Hemby Acres 5702 Hillcrest Circle Dec. 29 Hemby Commons 2000 Galena Chase Drive Dec. 30

sale price

$147,000 $230,000 $225,000 $180,900 $195,000 $215,000 $233,495 $203,000 $287,500 $193,000 $345,000 $181,900 $308,335 $349,900 $343,390 $331,650 $194,124 $256,000 $219,000 $220,000 $185,000 $236,000 $264,900 $108,000 $180,500

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Holly Park 2009 Helleri Drive Dec. 31 Lake Park 3616 Kristofer Drive Dec. 30 4110 St Joseph Drive Dec. 5 3908 Faith Church Road Dec. 1 Rosemary Park 6712 Maness Drive Dec. 8 Taylor Glenn 4003 Semmes Lane Dec. 23 1005 Tatnall Lane Dec. 4 3018 Semmes Lane Dec. 1 The Enclaves at Crismark 2002 Thurston Drive Dec. 31 6006 Tremont Drive Dec. 31 5009 Tremont Drive Dec. 30 3008 Dunwoody Drive Dec. 30 5002 Tremont Drive Dec. 29 7029 Hyde Park Drive Dec. 22 4002 Dunwoody Drive Dec. 11 2003 Thurston Drive Dec. 5 6009 Hyde Park Drive Dec. 2 Traewyck 1111 Trego Lane Dec. 2

sale price

$155,000 $162,000 $255,000 $176,000 $102,750 $170,000 $265,000 $245,500 $315,475 $431,590 $372,850 $375,860 $505,477 $355,900 $338,980 $330,000 $279,000 $163,750

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Blackstone 514 Hidden Manor Drive Dec. 23 $435,000 Brookhaven 1113 Delacourt Lane Dec. 5 $705,000 Buckingham 4438 Derbyshire Lane Dec. 10 $175,000 Chestnut 5109 Cinnamon Drive Dec. 16 $347,500 Curry Place 1000 Jessica Lane Dec. 17 $160,000 Emerald Lake 2306 Flagstick Drive Dec. 29 $380,000 6203 Four Wood Drive Dec. 15 $440,000 5501 Two Iron Drive Dec. 4 $400,000 Enchanted Forest 193 Enchanted Drive Dec. 3 $126,000 Fairfield Plantation 6600 Brookgreen Ter Road Dec. 23 $275,300 Fairhaven 1432 Sunflower Field Place Dec. 19 $213,287 1320 Afternoon Sun Road Dec. 12 $218,000 Forest Park 311 Tamarack Drive Dec. 5 $139,900 Hadley Park 2130 Garden View Lane Dec. 30 $625,000 Hunley Creek 8234 Hunley Ridge Road Dec. 11 $267,500 Indian Brook 6017 Senconee Road Dec. 9 $135,000 2209 Bowbrook Trail Dec. 5 $105,000 Kerry Greens 3050 Wyntree Court Dec. 30 $188,500 Lake Providence 2311 Rising Sun Lane Dec. 15 $521,360 Madison Ridge 15132 Castlebridge Lane Dec. 3 $233,000 Prestwick 5603 Falkland Lane Dec. 1 $195,000 Providence Place 7131 Forest Ridge Road Dec. 18 $430,000 Quintessa 1103 Veramonte Drive Dec. 29 $715,000 Rose Hill 7612 Polyantha Rose Circle Dec. 18 $631,295 2026 Climbing Rose Lane Dec. 5 $655,000 Shannamara 4815 Shannamara Drive Dec. 19 $310,000 The Courtyards at Weddington Road 1011 Quincy Hollow Drive Dec. 18 $317,515 1009 Quincy Hollow Drive Dec. 12 $317,020 Weddington Downs 3060 Tall Oaks Court Dec. 11 $295,000 Wedgewood 4001 Whisperwood Court Dec. 17 $270,000 Wellington Woods 7009 Thames Court Dec. 31 $254,500 Williamsburg 1000 James Madison Drive Dec. 12 $440,325 Worwood Acres 6049 Caroline Drive Dec. 15 $143,000

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Arborway 2910 Catskill Court Dec. 16 Blair Heights 1506 Spring St. Dec. 8

$240,000

Date sold

Address

Bradford Estates 913 Secrest Hill Drive Dec. 31 Brittany Downs East 6010 White Cliffs Drive Dec. 3 Brook Valley 3003 Dewdrop Court Dec. 11 3021 Streamlet Way Dec. 5 Brooks Farm 1904 Pleasant Knoll Lane Dec. 15 Colonial Village 1514 Battle Lane Dec. 31 3204 Continental Drive Dec. 8 Fairway Park 420 Spring Lake Drive Dec. 15 Fox Hunt Estates 2812 Fox Den Drive Dec. 19 2222 Fox Hunt Drive Dec. 16 Hamilton Place 3122 Persing Court Dec. 30 4101 Chatterleigh Drive Dec. 12 Hampton Meadows 5122 Willow Run Drive Dec. 23 Karrington 3801 Karrington Place Dec. 19 Lawyers Crossing 2327 Supreme Drive Dec. 18 Legacy On The Lake 1101 Legacy Lake Drive Dec. 2 Loxdale Farms 2703 Falling Leaf Court Dec. 9 Meriwether 4007 Salmon River Drive Dec. 19 Newtown Estates 907 Edgehill Drive Dec. 5 Price Mill 6119 Pumpernickel Lane Dec. 8 6100 Pumpernickel Lane Dec. 2 Rolling Hills 2648 Rolling Hills Drive Dec. 11 Sandalwood 3006 Faircroft Way Dec. 23 2815 Faircroft Way Dec. 12 St Johns Forest 4912 Manchineel Lane Dec. 15 4817 Manchineel Lane Dec. 12 The Estates At Wesley Oaks 809 Crown Vista Court Dec. 31 The Oaks At Camden 4000 Camden Oaks Lane Dec. 2 Wesley Chapel 519 Galesburg Drive Dec. 17 625 Latimer Way Dec. 5 Windy Ridge 2714 Spring Breeze Way Dec. 19 2532 Spring Breeze Way Dec. 10 Yorkshire 3214 Manchester Ave. Dec. 29

sale price

$177,500 $100,000 $255,000 $200,000 $127,100 $146,000 $135,000 $154,000 $249,900 $198,000 $230,000 $211,000 $90,000 $393,788 $200,000 $241,500 $184,500 $108,885 $129,000 $277,300 $318,000 $325,000 $103,000 $135,000 $157,000 $168,231 $395,000 $252,500 $155,000 $164,000 $209,385 $212,000 $189,900

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Botany Woods 3507 Reid Circle Dec. 17

$168,000

Huntington Farms 2624 Tara Drive Dec. 15

$198,000

Lexington Commons 2009 Lexington Ave. Dec. 19 2005 Kingstree Drive Dec. 15 1923 Kingstree Drive Dec. 12

$176,000 $159,500 $128,500

Park Grove Meadows 1223 Autumn Cove Dec. 30 1208 Autumn Cove Dec. 12 1219 Autumn Cove Dec. 9

$146,900 $139,900 $167,500

Potters Road 4515 Potter Road S. Dec. 12

$237,190

Prospect Estates 3605 Frank Broome Road Dec. 4

$130,000

Reflections 2311 Corinth Church Road Dec. 8

$214,000

Southwinds 719 Skywatch Lane Dec. 30 750 Sinclair Drive Dec. 17 758 Sinclair Drive Dec. 12

$126,900 $136,000 $135,000

Southwood Estates 1004 Lakewood Drive Dec. 12

$185,000

Stonebridge 5111 Sand Trap Court Dec. 18 2510 Sierra Chase Drive Dec. 12 2707 White Pines Court Dec. 2

$229,535 $191,850 $229,000

Wellington 517 Robin Drive Dec. 19

$139,900

$40,000

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Education

Porter Ridge whips up a new culinary program by Courtney Schultz courtney@unioncountyweekly.com

INDIAN TRAIL – Students at Porter Ridge High School have been showing off their culinary skills with an array of delectable treats during the school’s first year hosting a culinary arts academy. Porter Ridge’s new program serves as the first and only culinary program in Union County Public Schools, and students are learning the workings of a commercial kitchen. In the Culinary I course, students learn the fundamentals of safety and sanitization, menu planning and food production, as well as experience hands-on activities to learn about hospitality and service. All students also take a ServSafe test, which is a required certification for working in a kitchen. Two years ago, UCPS sent a survey to high school students to determine career interests throughout the county, said Robert Filter, career and technical director for UCPS. Based on the highest level of student interest, the district decided to bring the culinary program to Porter Ridge. Chef Elaine Templeton teaches the two Culinary I classes, with a total of 28 students. She worked in the culinary industry for about 15 years, including as a Disney chef, She also has owned her own restaurant and café. Templeton then felt the push to teach, which

she said is a “natural progression” in the culinary industry. “I knew I wanted to work with high school students because I know they had the ability motor skills-wise and they have the excitement to learn,” Templeton said. “For them, it’s about making something and then saying, ‘Wow, I made this.’” The chef hopes she instilled an appreciation for food, the ingredients and their origins in her students and helped them see the “science behind the food.” The class’s motto became “know thy food,” to instill a foundation of food appreciation, she added. Through the ServSafe certification and the skills learned in the class, the students also are qualified to work in an entry-level position at a kitchen, Templeton said. Porter Ridge High School Principal Dr. Bashawn Harris believes programs such as the culinary program are “what it’s all about” for students to make the connection between the classroom and the real world. “I hope they can get a love of something they thought they liked,” Harris said. “Hopefully, it can drive them to a career some day. UCPS hopes the program will help students discover a potential career path and learn real-world skills. “The program has changed students’ lives because it gave a purpose to students that didn’t have one,” Filter said. “My hope is that they find a real-life niche that they can take

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Attendees to Porter Ridge High School’s culinary program open house enjoyed treats made by the Culinary I class Courtney Schultz/UCW photo

out into the real world.” Stephanie Short, a Porter Ridge senior and one of the program’s inaugural students, plans to attend culinary school when she graduates. Stephanie said she’s had a love for cooking since sharing recipes alongside her grandmother. The senior said she has learned the importance of technique and making food “how it’s supposed to be.” “The class has showed me it can be easy to have a job and love a job,” Stephanie said. “When I look at chef (Templeton), I realize

there are good people out there who can teach and be amazing people.” She has applied to Johnson and Wales University, as well as for a Disney internship. Other students also feel they’ve discovered the art of cooking and feel they could express themselves in the kitchen. “In this class, we’re learning to do something new every day,” said Arian McLeod, a senior and Culinary I student. “(Each day) we make that art our own.” Learn more about the culinary program at cte.ucps.k12.nc.us/php/academies/ CulinaryArts.php.

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Members of Central Academyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Godly Running Girls took part in the Charlotte-area Jingle Bell Jog last month. Photo courtesy of Adriane White

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Education News & Notes

Central Academyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Godly Running Girls run in Jingle Bell Jog LAKE PARK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Central Academy at Lake Park running program called Godly Running Girls recently participated in the Charlottearea Jingle Bell Jog, a 5K race to fight arthritis. Godly Running Girls is a non-profit ministry created and founded by avid runner and Central Academy mom May Hannon. Hannon was looking for a Christian-based running program for her daughters and found while girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; running programs were available, none addressed character building from a Biblical perspective in addition to physical health. Hannon then founded Godly Running Girls, a Christian-based running program for girls in third through fifth grades. The programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal is â&#x20AC;&#x153;to inspire, impact, strengthen and train girls physically and spiritually,â&#x20AC;? according to a news release. Beginning Sept. 15, 2014, coaches and teachers Stephanie Aycoth, Karen Hayner and Pamela Ketchie have trained participants for 12 weeks. At the end of the training, the girls were ready to run in the Jingle Bell Jog, which took place last month. The girls meet twice a week as part of their training for hour-and-a-half sessions consisting of a Biblical-based devotional time, warm-up activity and game, running time and stretching. Follow Godly Running Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; story at www.godlyrunninggirls.com. Central Academy at Lake Park is a private Christian school open to students in kindergarten through 12th grades. Find more information at www.calpnc.org. The school is located at 3624 Lake Park Road. Teachers with Sun Valley Fishing prep for Scholastic Anglers tournaments INDIAN TRAIL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sun Valley Middle School physical education teacher Jeff Hinson and social studies teacher Curt Cunningham recently spent their winter break fine-tuning their fishing skills to prepare for the upcoming Scholastic Anglers of Union Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tournament series. www.unioncountyweekly.com

Jeff Hinson, Sun Valley Middleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s physical education teacher, with the two bass he caught at Lake Tillery over winter break. Photo courtesy of Brian Booth

Hinson and Cunningham both represent Sun Valley Fishing in the Scholastic Anglers program, which is open to students in any middle or high school in Union County. The program combines competitive fishing with academic skills and will host monthly fishing tournaments and workshops throughout the school year. Sun Valley Fishing is considered â&#x20AC;&#x153;one of the more formidable fishing teams around,â&#x20AC;? according to Brian Booth, director of Scholastic Anglers, in a news release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Traditionally, Sun Valley Fishing has no shortage of student-anglers. Sun Valley remains steadily at the top of the Leader board for the Scholastic Anglers School Of The Year,â&#x20AC;? Booth said in the release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even in the midst of winter, Jeff Hinson and Curt Cunningham â&#x20AC;Ś are always looking to enhance their interscholastic sport fishing teaching styles. The student-anglers of Sun Valley Fishing are the ones that ultimately benefit from their teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; trial and error.â&#x20AC;? The next Scholastic Anglers workshop will be held on Thursday, Jan. 15, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Boaters Marine, located at 1829 Williams Road in Monroe. The next event in the Scholastic Anglers Tournament Series will take place Feb. 28, a Saturday, at the former Monroe Optimist Club Lake in Monroe from 8 a.m. to noon. Call 704-315-7071 for more information including directions to the lake. Learn more about the Scholastic Anglers at www.scholasticanglers.com.

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Education Union County Weekly

Honor Roll Antioch Elementary school A Honor Roll

Third grade: Anish Abburi, Colin Abraham, Gannon Anthony, Jake Battenfield, Zoe Berwick, Nathan Brownstead, Jonathan Camps, Lauren Camps, Jordan Cobb, Lorelai Davis, Jia Dhir, Michael Duff, McKenzie Rose Eason, Colin Funk, Caroline Herndon, Nathaniel Holbert, Iniya Ilamparithi, Lucy Jones, Anwar Kader, Annika Klezath, Brandon Kuenne, Audrey Kuhn, Hayden Lacks, Davis Ledford, Alexandra Lehman, Grant Lindenberg, Christopher Mangum, Anna Kathryn Marion, Madison Montgomery, Isaac Noesen, Ethan O’Neil, Keshava Parthasarathy, Shaan Patel, Ryan Sandler, Kaidan Smathers, Hollin Smith, Benjamin Sommers, Sanjita Srinath, Tyler Tonucci, Evan Wiggers, Lori Williams, Haley Williams and Benjamin Wolf. Fourth grade: Jason Beck, Ananya Bhawsinka, Andrew Boukidis, Kaitlyn Call, Tyler Flickinger, Haden Harper, Alec Hodgin, Katherine Kawyn, Archita Khaire, Joely Martin, Hannah Merrill, Madison Moraja, Reagan Nelson, Avery Painter, Graciela Pakledinaz, Rayan Patel, Riley Schauer, Taylor Sibley, Parker Stevens, Cooper Taylor, John Michael Titherington, Srivaishnavi Voore and Abigail Weissert.

Fifth grade: Anna Abernathy, Nathen Abraham, Emily Adamo, Alyxandra Beausoleil, Riley Becker, Lena Borrelli, Grace Brownstead, Calvin Carpenter, Gabrielle Citrano, Caroline Clark, Rylee Climer, Peter Cordier, Joshua Dendy, Wesley Duff, Kylie Fitzgerald, Isabella Fivas, Ava Francischiello, Camden Gist, Katherine Griffey, Kelsey Haines, John Higbee, Keenan Hollahan, Justin Jenkins, Trent Jones, Taylor Knowles, Benjamin Knudson, Noelle Kuhn, Maya Liesman, John Patrick Linner, Chase Lowe, Chloe Luzaragga, Kayla Marcos, Trace McCament, Haden Miller, Jack Milligan, Alexander Montana, Carly Montgomery, Matthew Moonan, Gabriella Nascimento, Andrew Olivo, Ella Papke, Karissa Pelichet, Ashley Rose Phillips, Kenneth Pratt, Maleah Proctor, Sophia Randazzo, Alexandra Schuijt, Ryan Sedlacek, Elizabeth Shuck, Ashlyn Sullivan, Thomas Theobald, Lyvia Trimp, Jonathan Vaughn, Ava Vazquetelles, Karlie Weinberg, Jake Westall, Elanna Williams, Riley Williams, Brennan Wirt, Molly Zazzaro and Emma Zorn.

A/B Honor Roll Third grade: Ara Badalyan, Zackary Beausoleil, Annabella Bernard, Camden Blackwelder, Meredith Boukidis, Natalie Busch, Virginia Butler, Jackson Calagis, Ava Cavallino, Maeve Clark, Nathan deJonge, Caleb Do, Sienna Droze, Kaitlyn Fasanaro, Ayla Finley, Ellison Fisher, Gabrielle Fivas, Jackson Frederick, Maya Fuchs, Isabella Gomez, Ellagrace Goodman, William Grant, Callie Hiteshew, Hadlee Hoover, Kyle Hutchinson, Trevin Jones, Anaiah Shivani Lall, Carter McClain, Luke McKelvey, Margaret Morgan, Diana Moshkovsky, Andrew Myers, Alexis Payton, Benjamin Pritchard, Laura Quadarella, Anna Rolfes, Drew Schilling, Luke Scott, Barbara Seitz, Robert Skpowski, Jake Testa, Cheyenne Thomas, Joseph Vysotsky, Madeline Wallace, Jax Wellenreiter and Connor Zilisch. Fourth grade: Liam Ahern, Cameron Allen, Ashley Apgar, Alexander Bhargava, Maanya Bhutani, Tatum Bowen, Alexis

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Carlson, Colleen Cravens, Utkarsh Dave, Hollyn Dunn, Yusuf El-Gamal, Akhil Gajjala, Milin Gupta, Allison Hall, Matthew Huber, Emma Kelly, Amelia Knudson, Savni Kothi, Peyton Link, Jillian MacLaughlin, Sadie Marek, Alexander McKinnon, Melissa Millendorf, Joshua Moraja, Christopher Muraya, Lauryn Murphy, Emily Perez, Sophie Pflug, Molly Raiola, Ashley Reynolds, Elizabeth Ritter, Lacie Rogers, Savannah Schultz, Anastasia Sterenzat, Charles Stevens, Aiden Taylor, Kaitlyn Todd, Kai Wellenreiter, Mason Williams and Nathaniel Zelenz.

A Honor Roll

Fifth grade: Peter Aquino, Michael Aquino, Dylan Baldoni, Joseph Battista, Sabrina Becht, Christian Belus, Sky Brown, Corban Bruce, Jacob Budzik, Britney Cabrera, Aaron Childers, Ethan Cobb, Jackson Frederick Crawford, Claire Croghan, Alan Cronin, Caroline Curtis, Jacob Czupryna, Alan Del-Ciampo, Kelsie Eagy, Nicholas Eagy, Katelyn Ernst, Eli Failla, Emory Fisher, Kyle Frazier, Nathan Fuchs, Ian Funk, Emma Garner, Vincent Guido, Fatema Jimenez, Dane Johnson, Abigail Jones, Kelsey Jones, Ariana Kelly, Ryan Kelly, Connor Kincaid, Carter Kjelland, Hayden Kradelman, Tyler Larson, Michael Laughlin, Vasilios Limbanovnos, Elijah Long, Liam Luedtke, Lindsey Lutes, Madison McDonald, Jaylan Morris, Elijah Noesen, Khushi Patel, Avery Roman, Ethan Scharf, Eleanor Schoel, Jackson Sharpless, William Shuck, Jalen Simon, Sarah Snow, Nicholas Snowdon, Payton Strome, McNeil Toomey, Skanda Vasuki, Jesse Vickery, Sara Jane Woltz, Savannah Yanz, Natalie York and Riley Zeis.

Fifth grade: Ethan Lasater, Jayden Emmanuel, Stephanie Patterson, Isis West and Kaue Reis.

sun valley Elementary school

Third grade: Cedric Kenan, Sachil Singh, Haley Weil, Connor Hackler, Sidd Gupta, Miyah Morales, Savannah Snider, Chase Flanagan, Olivia Long and Morgan Purr. Fourth grade: Georgia Bejian, Katie Bejian, Joanna Burns, Landon Cable, Quentin Miller and Camdyn Dorman.

A/B Honor Roll Third grade: Peter Engelbrecht, Taylor Martin, Kaitlynn McCutcheon, Makaylah Palmer, Audrey Schmalz, William Calhoun, Kylie Keziah, Christopher McCoy, Nicolas Nowkhan, Jackson Stegall, Kaavya Washington, Sandra Artolozaga, Brinley Keith, Carter Tippett, Brady Turriff, Gabriella Condrick, Connor O’Brien, Vincent Tomlinson, Jay Crawford, Lucius Dahle, Colton Green, Sage Klapprodt, Annalise Latimer and Brandon Williams. Fourth grade: Ryan Albert, Ashley Collins, Bricelyn Dorman, MacKenna Parsons, Lexi Purser, Marissa Glock, Isabella Kaplan, Landon Lwean, Ainsley Miller, Shannon Patterson, Anya Vandermolen, Davide Loretangeli, Patrick Cruz, Rebecca Herrforth, James Merritt, Tucker Baswell, Allyson English, Danielle Vidovich, Caitlyn Giles and Peyton Kifer. Fifth grade: Garrett Sanner, Christian Wallace, Draven Wright, Gabe Fischer, Owen O’Grady, Rachel Coleman, Ryan Scallin, Andrew Stewart, Kadiatou Bah, Aidan Bumgardner, Samantha Harman, Karter Stickland, Jack Valentine, Leah Iglesias, Morgan Schooley and Philip Visnevsky.

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Faith

Real Help

for Real Living

How I spent my Christmas vacation by Rev. Tony Marciano news@unioncountyweekly.com

This is my “how I spent my Christmas vacation” essay. Day One (Dec. 26): My son, Ed, announces he needs to rent a truck to get away and wants to go to the local Ford Rev. Tony dealership to do Marciano that. We don’t go to the one that’s three miles away; instead, we drive to a dealership 35 miles away. Why in the world would you call the cellphone number of the Ford owner when you can drive that far to find out they don’t rent trucks? Ed is convinced he wants an F-250 diesel dual-wheeled truck. Does he own

a boat? No. An RV? No. A golf cart with trailer? No. Does he have any kind of trailer? No. He just likes the torque of a diesel. His eyes dance when he says, “Diesel.” For $10,000, Ford will happily help you empty your wallet so your eyes can sparkle with all the diesel torque you want. Ed’s sister, Maria, convinces her brother that the F-250 ride was too rough. He agreed – no F-250. He even gives up on the diesel and settles on an F-150 Eco boost. The dealership loans him a truck, and off he goes for two days. Day Two: Ed returns with the borrowed truck. We drive another 35 miles to the dealership and thank them for allowing us to use it. Then, they show him another truck and haggle over price. His Mustang is in their body shop and isn’t ready to be picked up, so we leave to go to another Ford dealership. The

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salesman is busy, so we go out to lunch. Ed announces, “I’ll pay. I don’t want you to pay for everything.” I’m thinking, “Who is paying for the gas?” They return to dealer No. 2, but the price is higher, so we go home. Mileage to date: 140. Day Three: We return to the dealership to pick up the Mustang. There are more negotiations on price for the F-150, and now they are close to reaching an agreement, but there’s one problem: “What color do you want – the red truck on the lot or the blue truck that has to be transported from another dealership?” I started humming the “Jeopardy” theme song while Ed considered the color options in front of him. In fact, I hummed three verses and added a chorus using finger puppets – still no color selection. Being a wonderful father who’s trying to empower his children to be adults, I yell, “Buy the red one. I like red.” But it’s New Year’s Eve, and the dealership closed 30 minutes before. Mileage to date: 210. Day Four: It’s New Year’s Day. We decide CarMax will give us a better trade-in on the Mustang than the Ford dealership, so we drive there. Yes, another 35 miles. CarMax says, “You pay us, and we’ll take it off your hands.” It’s that bad. We return back to the Ford dealership, sheepishly smiling and

saying, “We’ll take the red truck.” Are we at the end of the story? No, but you knew that. Mileage to date: 245. Gas expenses: don’t ask. You’re thinking Ed bought a nice F-150 pickup truck like your grandfather had. That would make sense. No, this is the Marciano family. They can create drama just from buying a vehicle. This may be an F-150, but it’s a crew cab – yes, the four-door pickup truck crew cab. Do you know who buys four-door crew cab pickup trucks? People with three or more kids. How many kids does Ed have? None. He has no kids, no dog and no wife. It’s just him. But wait, there’s more. It has the “offroad package.” His idea of “off-roading” is the dirt driveway where he lives. Total miles driven to purchase the truck: 280. Who paid for that gas? The same one who paid for Ed’s college. Am I complaining? Not on your life. It was one of the best Christmases I have ever had. As a parent, it’s what we do. I’ll be back in two weeks. Until then, live well my friend. Rev. Tony Marciano is the Executive Director of the Charlotte Rescue Mission. He is available to speak to your group. Find more information at www. charlotterescuemission.org.

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faith & Religion News & Notes

Spirit of Joy to celebrate 25th anniversary WEDDINGTON – Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Feb. 1, a Sunday. The day will begin at 10 a.m. with a worship service, featuring special guests. Lunch will follow. Find more information at www.spiritofjoy.us, or call 704-8218494. Spirit of Joy Lutheran is located at 8600 Potter Road. January sermon series, talent show at Stallings UMC STALLINGS – Stallings United Methodist Church will continue its January sermon series, “Sex, Lies & Desires of the Heart,” through the end of the month. The next installment in the series, “Deep in the Heart,” will take place Sunday, Jan. 18, and focus on Song of Solomon 5:9-18. The series will conclude on Jan. 25, a Sunday, with “The Covenant,” which will focus on Song of Solomon 8:5-7. Stallings UMC hosts Sunday morning worship services at 8:30 a.m. (early service in the sanctuary), 9:45 a.m. (contemporary service in the fellowship hall) and 11 a.m. (traditional service in the sanctuary). Nursery is provided during all three services. The church also will host Stallings’ Got Talent on Jan. 24, a Saturday, at 7 p.m. The talent show will raise money for youth activities at Stallings UMC. Call 704-8218820 for more information. Stallings UMC is located at 1115 Stallings Road. Indian Trail UMC launching Financial Peace University course INDIAN TRAIL – Indian Trail United Methodist Church will host a Financial Peace University class beginning Thursday, Jan. 15, at 7 p.m. Financial Peace University, created by renowned author Dave Ramsey, will include video teaching and small-group activities with the goal of helping participants achieve their financial goals. Topics will include eliminating debt, saving money for the future and giving back. “You will be challenged and motivated to make a plan for your money and change your family tree forever,” the church said in an announcement. Financial Peace University will meet for nine weeks on Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Participants will break up into small groups and move into the education building each week. The class costs $93, which covers www.unioncountyweekly.com

materials. Find more information and register online at www.itumc.org. Indian Trail UMC is located at 113 Indian Trail Road. Candlelit meal to raise funds for mission projects WESLEY CHAPEL – The Reach and Jamaica teams at Siler Presbyterian Church are inviting people to Le Grande Chateau, an “elegant” candlelit meal, on Feb. 7, a Saturday. The youth at Siler Presbyterian will serve the food at the dinner, which will include salad, vegetables, a baked potato, dessert and a choice between marinated Ribeye steak, grilled salmon fillet or grilled chicken. There is no set cost for the meal, but donations are encouraged and reservations are required. Funds generated by donations will benefit mission projects of the Reach and Jamaica teams. Guests can choose between two seating times, 5 or 7 p.m. Child care will be provided, along with “child-friendly meals,” according to the church website. Find more information and register online at www.silerchurch.org. Siler Presbyterian is located at 6301 Weddington-Monroe Road. Waxhaw Baptist to host Souper Bowl Sunday lunch WAXHAW – The youth at Waxhaw Baptist Church will sponsor a Souper Bowl Sunday event on Feb. 1, a Sunday. Lunch will be served immediately following the 11 a.m. worship service. There is no set cost to eat, but donations are encouraged. Find more information at www.waxhawbaptist.com, or call 704-8434822. Waxhaw Baptist is located at 8213 Old Waxhaw Monroe Road. Registration open for Shiloh Baptist 5K MONROE – Shiloh Baptist Church will host a Heart for Monroe 5K in downtown Monroe on March 28, a Saturday, and registration for the race is currently open. The race will benefit local mission projects of Shiloh Baptist. Find more information including a link to register online at www.shilohbaptistmonroe.com. Shiloh Baptist is located at 2301 N. Rocky River Road. Send faith news items to news@ unioncountyweekly.com. Announcements should be sent two weeks in advance. Union County Weekly • Jan. 15 to 21, 2015 • Page 17

Calendar 1.16.15 Friday 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Crime Stoppers Barbecue

1.16.15 Friday 3 to 7:30 p.m. Sheriff’s Office Blood Drive

Ray, Rusty, Ronnie and Aaron Cook will prepare meals for the 22nd annual Union County Crime Stoppers barbecue. Miss North Carolina Beth Stovall will help present the 2014 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award at noon. Village Greene will provide entertainment. Cost is $9 a plate. Take-out is available and delivery is free for groups of 10 or more.

In the hour it takes to give blood, one person can help save up to three lives. Contact Lt. William Thompson at 704-283-3765 or williamthompson@co.union.nc.us to schedule an appointment.

Union County Agricultural Center, 3230 Presson Road, Monroe 1.16.15 Friday 4:30 p.m. Little Library Ribbon Cutting

Join local storytellers Gladys Kerr and Dora Lee Brown; musician Beth Brown Al Rawi; and poet Lee Ann Brown for a round robin afternoon of songs, stories and poems at The Museum of the Union County Sheriff’s Office, 3344 Presson Road, Monroe Waxhaws. Cost ranges from $2 for children to $5 for adults. Visit www.museumofthewaxhaws.com for more information. 1.17.15 Saturday 3 to 7 p.m. Community Blood Drive

Waxhaw residents Bella Moubarak and Lily Austin have worked for months on planning and building a small, free library to be placed at the water tank in historic downtown Waxhaw. The two teenagers came up with the idea after seeing similar projects in Wisconsin and Wesley Chapel and made a presentation in front of the town council. Organizers ask that attendees bring a used book to donate to the “take-a-book, leave-a-book” library.

As part of the Carolina Blood Center of the Carolinas’ sixth annual Pints for Pounds campaign, the organization will donate seven pounds of food to Second Harvest Food Bank for every blood donation made in January and February. Call 704-972-4700 or visit www.carolinadonor.org to make an appointment at any location. The Community Blood Center of the Carolinas’ minimum weight requirement for blood donors is 120 pounds.

Waxhaw water tower, Broome Street, Waxhaw

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 725 Deese St., Monroe

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1.18.15 Sunday 3 p.m. An Afternoon of Local Poetry, Stories and Song

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Museum of the Waxhaws, 8215 Waxhaw Hwy., Waxhaw 1.24.15 Saturday 8 a.m. Wesley Chapel Winter Walk/5K This race will take place at Dogwood Park and participants can run at their own pace or walk the course. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Carolina’s Hematology Research Fund (CHRF), a fund that is part of the Carolina’s HealthCare Foundation. The CHRF benefits research into finding cures and/or treatments for various blood diseases. To register for the race, find the Wesley Chapel 5K on the “Events Calendar” at www.queencitytiming. com. Note: Lester Davis Road will be closed from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. for the race. Dogwood Park, 121 Lester Davis Road, Wesley Chapel

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Calendar 1.24.15 Saturday 3 p.m. Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players

1.27.15 Tuesday 7 p.m. Sweet Union County Republican Women’s Meeting

Called “on your feet fun and laugh out loud funny” Don Brown, author of such books as “Treason” and by People magazine, Justin Roberts and the Not “Hostage” who has appeared on the Amazon fiction Ready for Naptime Players will dish out whimsically bestseller list, will be on hand to discuss Sharia law rocking music for kids and their parents at The and offer books for sale. Meeting begins at 7 p.m., Batte Center at Wingate University. This event is with an optional dinner preceding the meeting at recommended for children older than 3 years old and 6:30. everyone, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter. Tickets are $15 for adults and $6 for children Golden Corral, 2507 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe and can be purchased online at battecenter.org or by calling the Batte Center Box Office at 704-2331.28.15 8300 or Carolina Tix at 704-372-1000. Wednesday 4:30 p.m. McGee Theatre, The Batte Center at Wingate Coffee Filter Heart Wreath University, 403 N. Camden Road, Wingate Making for Teens 1.25.15 Sunday 3 p.m. Winter Author Event Listen to author Kevin Winchester speak about his book “Everybody’s Gotta Eat.” Kevin Winchester is the director of the writing center at Wingate University. A book signing and refreshments will follow his talk. Monroe Library, 316 E. Windsor St., Monroe 1.27.15 Tuesday 6 p.m. Roller Skating Fundraiser A fundraiser to help finish renovations on a new business in Monroe, New Kids Clubhouse, which will offer hourly child care to parents in Union County for affordable prices. Admission is $4, and all proceeds go to New Kids Clubhouse. Kate’s Skating Center, 14500 Independence Blvd., Indian Trail

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Teens are asked to join the Union West Regional Library for an early Valentine’s Day craft. Make one for yourself or give it as a gift. Call 704-821-7475 ext. 3 to register. The event is for teens in sixth through 12th grades. Union West Regional Library, 123 UnionvilleIndian Trail Road, Indian Trail 2.5.15 Thursday 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Chocoholic Frolic Events include a raffle drawing and a silent auction. Samplings will include Carolina Cake Artistry, Diamond Springs, Neet’s Sweets, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Tastefully Simple, The Lil’ Bake Shoppe and Tupperware. Tickets are on sale for $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Visit www.chocoholicfrolic.org for more information. Swan Manor, 219 Ridge Road, Monroe 2.14.15 Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tree Seedling and Fruit Plant Sale The variety of trees to be offered includes dogwoods, redbud, trident maples, European hornbeam, American beech, river birch, tulip poplar and poplar cypress. Varieties of apples, peaches, blueberries, grapes and blackberries also will be offered, as well as beautyberry shrubs from the Extension Master Gardeners of Union County teaching garden. Union County Agricultural Center, 3230 Presson Road, Monroe Union County Weekly • Jan. 15 to 21, 2015 • Page 19

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to 20 treasure Weekly’s postseason 1. Austin Kendall, Cuthbertson

The 6-foot-2 junior quarterback made it clear this season why he’s a four-star recruit and the No. 3 player in the state according to Yahoo! Sports. The Tennessee commit and co-conference Offensive Player of the Year completed 60 percent of his passes for 4,461 yards and 49 touchdowns, adding another 519 yards and nine scores on his feet. He was named to Maxpreps.com’s junior All-American team.

(287) on his way to becoming an all-state pick.

6. Eric Heath, Monroe The Rocky River Defensive Player of the Year was a bowling ball of intensity who played well beyond his size and had no problem taking down ball carriers. The 5-foot-9, 185-pound Heath led Monroe with 185 tackles in 14 games with 29 for a loss and also had four sacks and an interception.

2. Lance Moore, Weddington

7. Jack Jenkins, Weddington

Moore, the conference Defensive Player of the Year, was a monster from his spot at defensive end. He anchored a stingy Warrior defense that carried them to the state title game and recorded 105 tackles (49 for loss) and a county-high, record-breaking 25 sacks along the way.

The heart and soul of the Warriors, Jenkins was a tackling machine anchoring the defense. He lived up to the lofty expectations set for his senior season, totaling a team-high 151 tackles and making him an offensive coordinators worst nightmare, and easy pick for all-conference honors.

3. JT Cauthen, Cuthbertson

8. Chase Byrum, Monroe

Cauthen is just a sophomore but he’s got talent that will carry him to a toptier Division I program. The 6-foot-1 receiver hauled in 104 passes to set a new county receptions record for 1,451 yards and 13 touchdowns. The all-conference selection already has offers from North Carolina, Tennessee, Clemson and N.C. State, among others, and was named a Maxpreps.com sophomore AllAmerican.

Byrum was once again a difference maker for the consistently good Redhawk team. The 5-foot-8 running back anchored Monroe’s dominating ground game and finished the year with 2,042 rushing yards for 22 scores.

4. Albert Funderburke, Sun Valley It was a record-breaking year for the dynamic Spartan running back. Funderburke became the first Union County player to total over 2,000 rushing yards in three consecutive seasons. He became the county’s all-time rushing leader (6,728 yards), set the singlegame rushing record (456 yards) and the single-season rushing record (2,342).

5. BJ Muckelvene, Cuthbertson A key cog in the Cavs dominating aerial attack, Muckelvene led the county in receiving yards, totaling 1,509 on 97 catches for 23 touchdowns. The speedy senior broke a decade-old county record for receiving yards in a game

9. Connor Gerlits, Cuthbertson Cav coach David Johnson said all season that defense was the strong point of his team and it’s because of guys like Gerlits. The 6-foot-1, 210-pound defensive end recorded a team-high 136 tackles and 19.5 sacks on his way to becoming an all-conference selection.

10. Keith Duncan, Weddington Arguably the best kicker in the state, Duncan set the county record with 17 field goals on the season, breaking the former record of 11 set by current Oregon Ducks kicker Matt Wogan. The junior all-state selection also had 71 touchbacks on 84 kickoffs, set the state record for most consecutive PATs (104) and is ranked the No. 12 kicker in the nation according to Maxpreps.com.

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11. DeShawn Morrison, Central Academy

16. Tyler Griffiths, Sun Valley

Morrison rarely came off the field this season. The senior all-conference selection was a work horse at running back where he rushed for 720 yards but he made an even bigger impact on the other side of the ball at linebacker, recording a team-high 132 tackles.

The 6-foot-2, 220pound long snapper had a productive senior season and backed up his name as a four-star recruit. Named the conference Specialist of the Year, Griffiths will continue his longsnapping career at N.C. State.

12. Rud Yearick, Metrolina Christian

Robinson proved himself as one of the area’s most complete players, rarely coming off the field. One of the Rebels’ veteran leaders, Robinson totaled 868 receiving yards on 41 catches and was a dangerous defensive back, finishing the season with 52 tackles and an all-conference honor.

Yearick went from a relatively unknown quarterback at the start of the season to a household name by the season’s end. Yearick passed for 2,947 yards and 41 touchdowns, completing a county-high 60 percent of his passes. Just a junior, Yearick is in line for a huge senior season after becoming a back-to-back all-state pick.

13. Marion Watson, Marvin Ridge It’s not often we see punters on our “20 to Treasure” but Watson is undoubtedly deserving. The Mavs’ senior punter led the nation with a 49.9-yard punt average and was ranked as Maxpreps.com No. 1 punter in the country. He finished his successful high school career as an allstate selection.

14. Cameron Tripp, Piedmont Tripp, a 6-foot-6 senior, passed for 1,607 yards and 18 touchdowns this season for the Panthers at quarterback, adding another 400 and nine scores on the ground. The all-around athlete is also a star in the classroom and he’ll continue his football career at Harvard University.

15. Zach Goins, Weddington Goins was a big force in the Warriors threeheaded receiving attack that carried them to the Class 3A state championship game. The 6-foot-1 all-conference receiver hauled in 70 catches for 949 yards and 14 touchdowns and made an impact at cornerback as well.

17. Max Robinson, Parkwood

18. Zach Carver, Cuthbertson The 6-foot-2, 200pound Carver anchored the Cavs line before transitioning to linebacker and racking up 121 tackles and three sacks. Wherever he lined up, Carver knew how to wreak havoc on the field and was a key cog in the Cav machine that recorded the best season in history.

19. Austin Colonna, Marvin Ridge Colonna was relatively unknown at the start of the season; that is, until he started at quarterback in Week 5 and finished his sophomore campaign passing for 1,859 yards and completing 59 percent of his passes. With Colonna at the helm, the Mav team that started the season 0-6 finished 3-2 in conference play.

20. Myles Moore, Weddington A knee injury to start the season didn’t keep the dominating Moore out for long. The backto-back all-conference linebacker was an imposing force on the Warrior defense. He finished the season with 105 tackles but watch out – he’ll be better than ever next season.

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Marvin Ridge girls, boys win Providence Day Invitational Marvin Ridge’s girls and boys swim teams took first place at the inaugural Providence Day Invitational on Jan. 10 at Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center. The girls team finished with 720 points and the Maverick boys finished with 626. Providence Day’s girls and boys teams placed second. Butler’s girls and boys teams finished in third. The first event of the meet went to Marvin Ridge’s 200-yard medley relay team of Lauren Rush, Alex Bonfilio, Abby House and Ashley Baum (1:55.95). Strong Mav performances only increased throughout the night. Bonfilio went on to win the 200-yard IM (2:12.16) while House took first in the 100-yard backstroke (1:02.50) and 100-yard butterfly (1:00.20). Bonfilio added another Maverick win, finishing first in the 100-yard breaststroke (1:11.97). The Mavs’ Lexie White won the 50-yard (25.40) and 100-yard freestyle (55.01). Katherine Rivers won the 200-yard freestyle for the Mavs (2:07.19). The relay team of White, Baum, Bonfilio and Sophia Zatz took the 4x50 freestyle relay (1:45.07). White, Lauren Rush, Sydney Haynes and House won the 4x100 freestyle relay (3:51.75).

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Marvin Ridge boys and girls swim teams won the Providence Day Invitational.

On the boys team, Jeffrey Murray won the 200-yard freestyle (1:50.46) and 100-yard butterfly (53.67). Austin McInerny won the 100-yard backstroke (57.69). In relay events, Danny Canale, Dylan Briese, Nate Utesch and Murray took the 4x50 freestyle relay (1:24.35) while Canale, Utesch, McIrnerny and Murray won the 4x100 freestyle relay (3:27.94). BSN Sports sponsored the meet.

Watts records third quadrupledouble Weddington senior and North Carolina basketball commit Stephanie Watts recorded her third career quadruple-double on Jan. 9, in a 72-23 win over Marvin Ridge. Watts scored 36 points in the win and had 11 rebounds, 11 steals and 10 assists, and now owns three of the four recorded quadruple-doubles in North Carolina high school girls basketball history.

“Steph has done some incredible things in her high school career, but having three of the four quadruple-doubles in North Carolina high school women’s history is pretty unbelievable,” said Warrior coach Ryun Cook. “I think it really speaks to the diversity of her game.” On Jan. 14, Watts was nominated to play in the 2015 McDonald’s All-American games. This year’s nomination list includes 823 high school seniors from 47 states, selected by high school coaches, athletic directors, principals and members of the McDonald’s All-American games selection committee. McDonald’s will announce the final roster of 24 girls and 24 boys selected to play in the 2015 games during the All-American games selection show on ESPNU, airing Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. Watts is averaging 30.2 points per game, 8.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 4.9 steals and 2.7 blocks this season for the Warriors, who are 14-1 and 2-0 in Southern Carolinas conference play. They travel to Anson on Jan. 16.

Taylor Helms

Cuthbertson’s Helms records season high Cuthbertson senior point guard Taylor Helms recorded a season-best 33 points on Jan. 9 in a 49-40 win over Anson. Helms was 8-of-10 from the free throw line and shot 40 percent from behind the arc in the win. She added eight rebounds, three assists and two steals. The 5-foot-8 sharp-shooter is averaging 21.5 points on the season and is a big factor in the Cavs 10-4 start. They host Piedmont on Jan. 16.

Boys Basketball Player of the Week: Matthew Guillot, Union Academy Guillot, the 5-foot-9 senior guard for the Cardinals, scored a season-high and team-best 27 points on Jan. 9 in the Cardinals’ 67-39 win over Gray Stone Day. Guillot was 5 for 10 from behind the 3-point line and added five assists in the win.

Girls Basketball Player of the Week: Hannah Adamczyk, Sun Valley The senior forward shot 60 percent from the floor in a win over Piedmont on Jan. 9 to pour in a team-high 26 points. She added five rebounds, five steals and five assists in the win.

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